We are delighted to announce reciprocal arrangements with the American Thoracic Society (ATS), whereby members who join both the APSR and ATS can enjoy a 15% discount from the membership dues of both Societies.

There is a similar reciprocal arrangement with the European Respiratory Society (ERS), whereby members who join both the APSR and ERS can enjoy a 15% discount from the membership dues of both Societies.

See the Membership page for details.

Welcome Message from the Congress President

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, it is such a great pleasure and honour to extend my cordial invitation to you to the 13th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology which will be held during 19-22 November 2008 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

At this moment, the Local Organizing Committee has almost completed all logistics works concerned with the Congress. For the scientific sessions many interesting respiratory topics have been planned. For instance, tropical lung diseases, emerging respiratory infections, sleep-disordered breathing, interventional pulmonology, etc. These will lead to very interesting discussion in finding better ways of medical treatment.

We can assure you that Thailand is ready in every way for holding this Congress. Facilities and services are world-class standard, together with many exotic tourist attractions representing Thailand�fs history and unique culture which will certainly please you throughout your stay. Your support by attending will be of benefit to all of us. In return, you will gain from the programme new knowledge of trends and medical improvements, and in addition, you will receive a warm welcome from the people of Thailand.

So come and enjoy your stay in Thailand and keep this Congress as one of your great and memorable experiences.

Arth Nana
President/Thoracic Society of Thailand

The latest information can be seen on the 13th Congress website: http://www.apsr2008.org.